Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Shoots Rival Dead Over Old Grudge in Phatthalung
A 42-year-old man fatally shot his longtime rival on a Phatthalung road on July 23, citing revenge for an earlier stabbing incident that left him hospitalized.
Driver in Near-Miss with Actor Kai-Haru's Children Dies in Accident
Actor Kai Ratchanon jumped in front of a speeding pickup truck to shield his three children at a Samut Songkhram market in April. The driver, his brother-in-law, died in a separate motorcycle accident the following month.
Drug Dealer Arrested for Using Mother's ID to Launder Meth Payments
A 32-year-old Bangkok drug dealer was arrested for distributing methamphetamine using his mother's stolen identity to launder payments, and also running an online scam that defrauded victims of nearly 1.4 million baht.
Police Hunt Woman on Bicycle After Raid on Isaan Singer's Home
Thieves on a bicycle stole about 100,000 baht in cash garlands from Isaan singer Pang's home in Udon Thani while she was touring in July, with police searching for a female suspect caught on CCTV.
64-Year-Old Robbed of Gold Necklace by Motorcycle Bandit
A 64-year-old woman's gold necklace worth over 200,000 baht was snatched by a motorcycle bandit in Satthahip, Chon Buri on July 23; police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
Thai Army Vows to Hunt Down Narathiwat Attackers
Five paramilitary rangers were killed in a gun and bomb attack at a checkpoint in Narathiwat's Rangae district on Wednesday, prompting Thailand's army to vow a swift crackdown on those responsible.
Police Crush 366 Illegal Motorcycle Exhausts in Crackdown
Chiang Mai police destroyed 366 illegal motorcycle exhausts in a public ceremony, part of a crackdown that has netted 354 cases since January targeting noise pollution and traffic violations.
Police Raid Illegal Dice Game, Arrest 17 Gamblers
Police raided an illegal dice gambling operation in Nonthaburi on July 23, arresting 17 gamblers and seizing equipment and 7,600 baht in cash.
Mother Arrested After Scalding 15-Year-Old Daughter with Boiling Water
A 15-year-old Myanmar national was hospitalized with severe burns after her mother tied her to a house post and scalded her with boiling water in Kanchanaburi; authorities arrested the 32-year-old mother and are preparing additional assault
Six Suspects Arrested In Machete Attack Over Gang Dispute
Six suspects aged 15 to 25 were arrested for a July 18 machete attack in Bangkok's Ratsada Burana district that left two victims with slash wounds. Police identified the group through CCTV and witness evidence; they claim the attack was ret
Police Link Traffic Fines to Vehicle Registration Stickers
Thailand's police and transport authorities have linked traffic fine data electronically, preventing drivers with unpaid citations from renewing vehicle registration stickers starting August 1, 2026, as part of a road safety initiative.
Police Identify Militants Behind Southern Unrest, Ready Arrest Warrants
Police have identified a militant group responsible for three coordinated attacks in Narathiwat province that killed at least six people, and arrest warrants are being prepared as authorities accelerate the manhunt across Thailand's souther